Behind the Scenes:
Spring 2010 Schedule

Join our next Behind the Scenes course in Spring 2010.

To give you an idea of what we cover in the course, here's the schedule from our last session. Pre-register to let us know of your interest, and to learn of course dates when they are announced.

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Field Trips/Workshops

• Saturday, May 1, 2010 (Resource Recovery Facility + Composting Facility)

Fee

None! Participate in Behind the Scenes at no charge.

Time and Location

Except for the field trips and workshops, all classes will meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Shady Grove Solid Waste Transfer Station / Recycling Center complex. Check the class date for building location.

There is no textbook, though the Division's Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan is an excellent companion to this course. Some excerpts and other references are found below.

Date to be announced

Location: Recycling Center

• Course introduction
• Recycling Center discussion and tour
• Blue bin do's and don'ts
• Plastics recycling
• Mixed paper recycling
• Computer / electronics recycling
• Marketing recyclables

Date to be announced

Location: Recycling Center + walking tour of grounds

• Solid Waste Transfer Station discussion and tour - wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather!
• Montgomery County Landfills
• Out-of-County Waste Transportation and Disposal

Date to be announced

Location: Recycling Center

• Recycling at businesses and schools
• Recycling at apartments/ condominium

Date to be announced

Location: Recycling Center

• Overview of Department of Environmental Protection programs and activities

Date to be announced

Location: Recycling Center

• Recycling and Trash Collection Program
• Code Enforcement